Careers

School-Age Staff

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The YWCA Hanover is looking for school-age staff for our licensed school-age program. We serve school-age children on site from kindergarten to fifth grade within three local school districts. The hours for this position are Monday-Friday 6:00am-9:00am and/or 2:00pm-6:00pm.

Additional hours are available as needed when schools are closed or during the summer months. Additional hours also may be available as needed working with ages 1-5. We offer FREE childcare for employees!

Candidate must be able to plan, implement and organize developmentally appropriate activities for children in kindergarten to sixth grade. Assist with school work as needed, observe and assess each student’s growth and development. Maintain a positive, healthy, and safe learning environment. Promote positive and professional relationships with children and families. Communicate with parents and families in a positive manner and follow DHS regulations and maintain STAR 4 standards. Willingness to learn van routes and drive the school-age van on occasion is a plus!

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED
4 clearances (PA criminal, Child Abuse, FBI, and NSOR)
2 recommendation letters
Physical with TB test
2500 hours of documented experience working with children

Childcare Floater

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The YWCA of Hanover is looking for a full-time floater to work in our childcare center. We serve ages one through sixth grade on site. We have full-time and part-time positions available. Full time hours would be 9:00am-5:30pm and part-time hours would be 12:30pm-6:00pm or 3:00pm-6:00pm

We offer FREE childcare for staff (based on availability).

Candidate must be able to plan, implement and organize developmentally appropriate activities for children ages three to five. Observe and assess each student’s growth and development, maintain a positive, healthy, and safe learning environment and promote positive and professional relationships with children and families. Communicate with parents and families in a positive manner and follow DHS regulations and maintain STAR 4 standards.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• CDA or degree in Early Childhood preferred
• 4 clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse, FBI and NSOR)
• 2 recommendation letters
• Physical with TB test
• 2500 hours documented experience working with children

The YWCA of Hanover is looking for a fun, energetic assistant teacher for our one-year-old class and an assistant teacher for our two-year-old class. The hours for these positions are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

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We offer FREE childcare for staff (based upon availability)

The candidate must be able to plan, implement and organize developmentally appropriate activities for toddlers. Observe and assess each student’s growth and development, maintain a positive, healthy, and safe learning environment and promote positive and professional relationships with children and families. Communicate with parents and families in a positive manner and follow DHS regulations and maintain STAR 4 standards.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• CDA or degree in Early Childhood preferred
• 4 clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse, FBI, and NSOR)
• 2 recommendation letters
• Physical with TB test
• 2500 hours of documented experience working with children

Van Driver:

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The YWCA Hanover is currently looking for van drivers to drive our school-age kids. Vans are 10 passenger vans and are owned by the Hanover YWCA. During the school year, van drivers transport kids in grades kindergarten thru sixth grade to and from school, within three local school districts.

The hours during the school year would be approximately 7:00 am-8:45 am and again after school from approximately 2:00 pm-3:45 pm. Additional hours are available throughout the summer to help drive the summer camp kids to and from field trips.

Qualifications:

• At least 21 years old
• Valid PA Drivers License
• High School Diploma/GED
• 4 clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse, FBI, and NSOR)
• 2 recommendation letters
• Physical with TB test
• 2500 hours documented experience working with children

Please provide a resume and cover letter: E-mail Resume and Coverletter Here

The full job description can be found here: Prevention/Outreach Advocate

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prevention Activities:
• Collaborate with Safe Home management and staff to create and implement a five-year overarching logic model for the prevention of intimate partner violence in compliance with PCADV recommended program standards, including strategies for achieving long-term change and regular evaluation of the work to ensure quality.
• Participate in development, refinement, and subsequent updating of relevant curriculum programs for violence prevention presentations, including identification of at least one strategy at the community or societal level of the Social Ecological Model.
• Implement and provide violence prevention lessons to identified populations, including students enrolled in grades K-12, student and youth athletes, and children enrolled in after school programs.
• Plan and keep track of all Safe Home programs and activities that are related to prevention/education programming.
• Prepare reports on the effectiveness of the violence prevention curriculum, delivery/educational methods, and overall logic model goals.
• Develop, refine, and deliver in-house trainings to Safe Home staff, including Domestic Violence Advocate training and JARS trainings in accordance with relevant PCADV and other funder standards.
• Develop and design visual presentations, brochures, social media content, and other materials in support of prevention efforts.
• Conduct evaluations of trainings in the form of pre/post-tests, participant satisfaction, surveys, periodic evaluations, etc. and further contribute to the analysis and interpretation of evaluation results.
• Compile accurate data and report program activities, goals, and needs to management and funders on a routine basis.

Outreach Activities:
• Provide community education and outreach to identified populations, including diverse and marginalized populations, through age appropriate, interactive presentations, trainings, workshops, community, and school presentations, speaking engagements, discussion groups, and awareness activities on domestic violence, intimate partner violence, human trafficking, healthy relationships, and bystander interventions.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies, organizations, educators and administrators in York and Adams Counties to ensure the availability of needed services for survivors of domestic abuse and violence.
• Respond to community educational requests and participate in community education through public speaking as a Safe Home representative and advocate.
• Develop and design visual presentations, brochures, social media content, and other outreach materials in support of outreach efforts.
• Facilitate training for Safe Home staff and volunteers regarding messaging, public speaking, and other necessary information as it relates to outreach programming.
• Responsible for co-planning, facilitating, and monitoring domestic violence and human trafficking awareness events to include, but not limited to, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National Crime Victims Rights Week, Teen Dating Awareness Month, Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and other awareness events.
• Ensure availability of brochures and other relevant materials in key locations throughout the York and Adams County communities.

Direct and Other Services:
• Provide culturally competent and trauma-informed direct services to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking, including collaborating with Safe Home staff and volunteers to ensure comprehensive and holistic approach to client services.
• Ensure that clients receive appropriate and accurate information and referrals, options counseling, safety planning, goal planning, and system advocacy.
• Model trauma-informed care standards for clients and the community.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of direct services in compliance with both Safe Home internal policies and funder guidelines.
• Attend all necessary and appropriate meetings, seminars, and trainings geared to increase effective client services and provide instruction about domestic violence issues as assigned.
• Attend all events, meetings, and community events as deemed appropriate by Assistant Director/Program Director/CEO.
• Other assigned duties related to VOCA funding, PCADV funding, or YWCA Hanover Management.

Please provide a resume: E-mail Resume & Coverletter Here

POSITION SUMMARY

YWCA Safe Home is a program that serves victims of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking and aims to empower program participants to achieve their self-defined goals. The Housing Counselor/Advocate works directly with clients who are in a state of housing instability because of their victimization. Duties include, but are not limited to, safety planning, an improved sense of self-worth, self-sufficiency, and permanent housing in a safe, stable environment. The Housing Counselor/Advocate is required to meet regularly (no less than monthly) with the program participants to monitor, advocate, and intervene on the formalized service plan. The Housing Counselor/Advocate works collaboratively with Safe Home staff and must be able to contribute and work well in a group setting. The Housing Counselor/Advocate is a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse as defined by PA Child Protective Services Law.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field and/or equivalent experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
2. Must have knowledge of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other serious crimes and their impact on victims.
3. Must pass criminal background check(s).
4. Must have valid Driver’s License and have access to reliable transportation.
5. Must travel in inclement weather, as needed.
6. Must observes safety and security procedures.
7. May require evening and weekend hours/travel for client services.
8. May be required to report to work in either Safe Home’s Hanover or Gettysburg office.
9. Must be well organized and adaptable to changes in daily schedules and the work environment.
10. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
11. Must attend all program mandated professional development events, including meeting all continuing education requirements.
12. Must have demonstrated ability to counsel individuals in crisis.
13. Must be familiar with community resources and knowledgeable about options available to victims and survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.
14. Successful completion of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) training as well as training specific to Rapid Rehousing Program Model, upon hire.
15. Must have demonstrated ability to counsel and communicate in a tactful and appropriate manner with traumatized individuals.
16. Must have demonstrated ability to work in a professional, respectful, and diverse workplace environment.
17. Must maintain professional working relationships with people of differing backgrounds, ages, maturity, abilities, races, colors, creeds, genders, ancestry, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, and experiences.
18. Must be able to show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
19. Must be an effective written and verbal communicator, and able to draft documents in a clear and concise manner free of grammatical or other mistakes.
20. Requires ability to maintain confidentiality, and to make appropriate decisions in crisis situations.
21. Must be able to keep necessary documentation, both written and computerized as required case notes, safety/goal plans, referrals, time entry, mileage, and expenses.

Please provide a resume: E-mail Resume Here

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record within the past ten (10) years
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must pass all required clearances and background checks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operates YWCA Hanover vehicle in a safe and lawful manner
2. Maintains necessary license required by the state department of transportation
3. Transports clients to destinations as deemed appropriate by advocates and ensures timely drop-off and pick-up times for clients
4. Records and updates transportation and vehicle logs as required
5. Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of vehicle after each use
6. Promptly reports any delays or accidents
7. Complies with all traffic regulations
8. Maintains a safe atmosphere for all passengers
9. Complies with all YWCA policies and procedures regarding dress, language, and confidentiality.
10. Completes the PCADV and PCCD training as required by Safe Home.

11. Ability to work independently and as a team.
12. Maintains strict confidentiality of clients

YWCA HANOVER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The following information regarding insured benefits are subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and other eligibility requirements set forth in the formal agreements provided to each eligible employee. Should the descriptions in this overview differ with any formal agreement, document or plan summary, the plan agreement shall be considered correct. Benefit options offered by the YWCA Hanover are designed to address the diverse personal, financial and family needs of the YWCA Hanover’s staff.
Employees are eligible for each of the following benefits on the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment.

GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE

• Employees working thirty (30) hours or more are eligible to participate in the group health (medical) plan.
• YWCA Hanover will pay 80% of the total premium and the employee is responsible to pay 20%.
• The employee is responsible for 100% of the cost for dependent coverage, if elected.

DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE

• Employees working thirty (30) hours or more are eligible to participate in the group health (dental/vision) plan.
• Available to employees, at cost.

LIFE, SHORT-TERM DISABILITY, LONGTERM DISABILITY INSURANCE

• Employees working thirty-five (35) hours or more are eligible for life and disability benefits:
• YWCA Hanover pays 100% of the total premium for this coverage.

RETIREMENT PLAN

• All employees of the YWCA Hanover may be eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund.
• An employee is fully vested following 2 years (24 months of consecutive employment) and having worked 2,000 hours.

PROGRAM DISCOUNTS

• YWCA Hanover offers enrollment in the YWCA childcare programs at a discounted rate. Discounted rate is evaluated each fiscal year and subject to change.